PhD Teaching and Learning at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The PhD has four subprograms: Language, Literacy, and Social Studies Education; Mathematics Education; Science Education; and Special Education. Outcomes include applying research methods, analysing theory, and conducting and disseminating original research.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teaching and Learning | Duration: Minimum 73 s.h. (Language, Literacy and Social Studies), 72 (Mathematics), 85 (Science), 90 (Special Education); Special Education sample plan four years | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

Includes subprogram seminars, 12-15 s.h. of research methods, cognate or content coursework, comprehensive exams and a dissertation (EDTL:7493, 6-10 s.h.). Special Education includes a practicum in college teaching and a major area paper.

Career pathways

Mathematics Education: university faculty, teacher educators, curriculum developers. Science Education: college science educators, research directors, medical and allied health educators. Special Education: higher education and state and local agency positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements apply. Language/Literacy/Social Studies: undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 and a master's or significant graduate coursework. Mathematics: master's degree, GPA of at least 3.00, expected teaching licence and two years' experience. Science: science bachelor's and cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Special Education: master's in special education, graduate GPA of at least 3.50 recommended, one year teaching exceptional children.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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